Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Zadro, Vino Domanovici, Bosnia and Herzegovina

This 2/5 Cabernet by Domanovici tried to perfom, but it just couldn't do it. Served in Kaptolska klet
in Zagreb.

Crianza 2005, Rioja Vega, Spain

A "bery" "berry" good Crianza by Rioja Vega, 4/5 served in El Rincon De Esteban.

Semele 2006, Bodegas Montebaco, Ribera del duero, Spain

From Ribera del Duero, brand Semele by Bodegas Montebaco. Served in weird low glasses. 2+

Crianza 2005, Bodegas Protos, Spain

Tanin extreme. 3/5 by Bodegas Protos. Served in 50cl glasses in Vinos.

Itynera Primitivo Merlot 2007, Tarantino IGT, Italia

Wines of Puglia - Tarantino. Full, warm, gently deep. On Lufthansa flight to Madrid. Airline red always comes too cold and needs palm warming.

Zweitgeltrebe 2006, Znovin Znojmo, Czech Republic

As the very nice flight attendant found out about my online wine collection he immediately offered to serve another bottle. This time expectations were higher and the result: same level, tannin kicked in a bit more, less fruity and as expectations were driven higher actual grade fell to 3/5. Made by Znovin Znojmo. I was offered another glass of Frankovka CSA edition and I had to turn down as I had to drive to the airport.

Modry Portugal 2007, Habanske sklepy, Czech Republic

Served on board Czech airlines (CSA), very cold serving in plastic glass on board a very noisy and crampy CSA drove expectations lower, but the first sip just shot the experience through the roof. Full, fruity 4/5 by Habanske sklepy.

Novogradiensis červene 2007, Movino, Stredoslovenska, Slovakia

OK. A bit soury. A weak 3. By Movino.

Refošk Rex Fuscus 2007, Vina Koper, Primorska, Slovenia

Supreme, Royal Refosco by Vina Koper. Positioned as such and proven as such. Deep'n'dark, tanin-o-rama. 4/5 Share this treasure with friends.

Truške Rdeče 2005, Rodica, Primorska, Slovenia

A good, calm, easy, well balanced red cuvee by Rodica from Truške. 3+/5 First in 2009.

Peperino Rosso 2006, Teruzzi & Puthod, Tuscany, Italy

Very good, well balanced red Peperino. 4/5 While TeruzziePuthod.it site was still down, DiWineTaste.com is commenting it like this: "Peperino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and raspberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, rose and vanilla."

Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Reja, Primorska, Slovenia

Unfortunately this fine red by Reja from Goriška Brda was not memorized as it was quickly overridden by Merlot and Modra Frankinja and on top of it all of them were served in plastic glasses. Office serving doom.

Modra frankinja prestige 2004, Vinska Klet Krško, Posavje, Slovenia

Blaufränkisch with nose below mouth with extended tanin stretch. 3/5 prestige made by Vinska Klet Krško. Photo blurred as was the situation in the office in the last days of 2008.

Merlot 2005 Bagueri, Goriška Brda, Primorska, Slovenia

A fine Bagueri branded Merlot by Wine Cellar Goriška Brda. Nose above mouth. 4/5 Experience downgraded due to plastic glasses. Served in office. On yet another one of those special days.

Terre di Matraja Rosso 2006, Fattoria Colle Verde, Colline Lucchesi, Italy

Strong, tanin rich, almost bitter red cuvee by Fattoria Colle Verde. Bearly 3/5 while carrying high Lucca-Toscana expectations.

Novogradiensis rose 2007, Movino, Stredoslovenska, Slovakia

Not so bad, but also not too special Novogradiensis branded rose from Stredoslovenska wine region in Slovakia, made by Movino.

Ribezlove vino 2007, Villa Vino Rača, Slovakia

Black currant flavored red wine by Villa Vino Rača. Aperitif, nice, distinct, but only in small doses before you start with more serious wine.

Malvazija 2005, Rodica, Primorska, Slovenia

A nothing special Malvazija by Rodica from Truške. 2/5 Served in the office on that special day.

Cava Carta Nevada, Freixenet, Spain

Carta Nevada from the renown Freixenet. 4/5 as expected. You know. Served in Zagreb to 6th generation of Cotrugli Executive MBA class.

Vazisubani 2005, Kindzmarauli, Georgia

Below average Vazisubani white by Kindzmarauli, distributed by Grusignac from Berlin.

Shiraz Cabernet 2008, Bushman's Gully, Warburb Estate, Australia

Made by Warburn Estate. Strong, rich, bloody. Accompanying Vampir z Gorjancev.

Rizling Vlašsky 2007, Knieža Svatopluk, Hubert, Slovakia

There were low expectations in the beginning. And they were met. Knieža Svatopluk branded Riesling made by Hubert. 2/5

Mlad mesec crveno 2005, Do Kraja Sveta, Serbia

Mlad mesec (Young moon) is a just OK red table wine by Do Kraja Sveta from Serbia. Served in Acapulco. 2/5

Mlad mesec belo 2006, Do Kraja Sveta, Serbia

Mlad mesec (Young moon) is a just OK white table wine by Do Kraja Sveta from Serbia. Served in Acapulco. 2/5

Vranac 2006, Plantaže, Montenegro

The classic Montenegro Vranac by Plantaže. 3/5 due to not very high expectations. Served in Acapulco.

Milijan Jelić Red 2006, Tamuz, Valjevo, Serbia

Crveno tono (Red table) by Tamuz (managed by Mr.Milijan himself). OK. 2/5 Served in Šaran.

Milijan Jelić White, Tamuz, Valjevo, Serbia

Belo tono (White table) by Tamuz (managed by Mr.Milijan himself). OK. 2/5 Served in Šaran.

Syrah 2005, Adega de Pegoes, Portugal

Superb Syrah by Adega de Pegoes from Portugal. Strongest nose ever. Syrah with character. Strong at that. Tanin-o-rama. Served in ABC Slow Food in Belgrade. 4/5

Enira 2006, Bessa Valley, Bulgaria

A great red (Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah) made by Bessa Valey in Bulgaria, influenced by German Count Stephan von Neipperg who was transplanted to France. A superb EU combination. Served in ABC Slow Food in Belgrade. 4/5

Zeleni Silvanec 2007, Čuk, Čreta, Slovenia

A very private bottle. By Čuk for Čuk - and friends. Different if not weird, matter of habit and taste.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2007, Teruzzi & Puthod, Tuscany, Italy

An OK vernaccia by Teruzzi & Puthod. It takes a while to fully develop nose and tongue. And not fully, too. "The quality of our wines is guaranteed worldwide" - from the bottle. So was www.teruzzieputhod.it that does not work (at the time of this blog posting).

Sveinčan 2007, Valdhuber, Podravje, Sloveniač

OK table wine by Valdhuber from Zgornja Kungota.

Chianti 2007, Otto Santi, Italy

A nothing special Chianti. Maybe it was the glass, but most probably not. Low priced. 2/5

Pra-VinO Traminec 2007, Čurin, Podravje, Slovenia

Nose and mouth of this Traminec by Čurin was just a sweet surrender. Music for weary salesperson tired heart :) Served in Playa.

CasmeRe Rose 2007, Santomas, Primorska, Slovenia

A very nice Rose by Santomas. At the beginning it wants to smell like Cviček, but than the taste takes the experience to another level. 3/5. Fancy as the Fancy House that was supposed to happen in Playa - where CasmeRe was served - later that evening.

Frankovka modra 2007 Knieža Svatopluk, Hubert, Slovakia

Full, yet weak Knieža Svatopluk branded Blaufränkisch made by Hubert. Modest 3/5

Novogradiensis biele 2007, Movino, Stredoslovenska, Slovakia

A nice, light cuvee from Stredoslovenska wine region in Slovakia, made by Movino. Not much to talk about, but easy drinkable nonetheless. With Slovak quite low expectations do the trick of the ultimate satisfaction at the end of the day.

Plemenito belo Capris 2004, Vina Koper, Primorska, Slovenia

Brilliant array of tastes compiled by Vina Koper, served to us in Polna Skleda. 4/5

Montagne d'Alaric 1995, Chateau Mansenoble, Corbiere, France

Blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from Montagne d'Alaric in Corbieres, made by Chateau Mansenoble. Great wine, carrying great expectations, hence missing a kick, leading to almost disappointment. But let's not get carried away in sophistication, or should we?

Zlata Radgonska - Rose, Radgonske Gorice, Podravej, Slovenia

Magnificent famous Zlata Radgonska sparkling - this one in Rose edition - by Radgonske Gorice winery. 5/5 Take it for best occasions. Served to us at Maxi for their 37th birthday.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Kristančič, Primorska, Slovenia

With Kristančič expectations are usually pretty high and this one did not meet them. entirely 3/5 because of the expectations. Served to us at Roxly.

Gaube 2007, Gaube, Podravje, Slovenia

A below average white table wine by Gaube from Svečina near Maribor, that I suspect otherwise might have also pretty good ones in stock. Served in Laterna.

Chardonnay 2007, Ronk, Primorska, Slovenia

Chardonnay by Ronk. Not in a position to comment & judge - too late and too many :) Served in Vipolže.

Chardonnay 2006, Zuljan, Primorska, Slovenia

Chardonnay by Zuljan. Not in a position to comment & judge - too late and too many :) Served in Vipolže.

Rosé 2006, Guerila, Primorska, Slovenia

Very good and sexy Rosé by Guerila, one of the coolest wine brands in Slovenia. Way to go! Let the brand image match the wine quality and vice versus. Served in Vipolže.

Malvazija 2006, Klinec, Primorska, Slovenia

Served to us (albeit a bit late in order, but on the house) at Klinec Homestead in Medana. Nevertheless, a great place, great food, great wine. Very natural.

Quela 2005, Klinec, Primorska, Slovenia

Very good red (60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc) by Klinec. The name quela is from Tressette card game. Served to us at Klinec Homestead in Medana. Great place, great food, great wine. Very natural.

Bela Quela 2004, Klinec, Primorska, Slovenia

Very good white by Klinec. The name quela is from Tressette card game. Served to us at Klinec Homestead in Medana. Great place, great food, great wine. Very natural.

Chardonnay 2005, Klinec, Primorska, Slovenia

Very good Chardonay by Klinec. Served at Klinec Homestead in Medana. Great place, great food, great wine. Very natural.

Sivi pinot 2006, Klinec, Primorska, Slovenia

Pinot Gris by Klinec. Good. Served at Klinec Homestead in Medana. Great place, great food, great wine (most). Very natural.